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“One-stop” interventional therapy for quadricuspid aortic valve combined with severe coronary artery disease: a case report

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Congenital Quadricuspid Aortic Valve (QAV) malformation is a relatively rare cardiac valve malformation, especially with abnormal coronary opening and severe stenosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The pati.

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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Annual Scientific Meeting SCCT24 Preview

DAIC

Attendees can join with their peers and participate in sessions on structural heart disease, congenital heart disease, guidelines and trials, AI/Machine learning, technical aspects of cardiac CT, coronary artery disease, vascular heart disease, debates and games and early career topics.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

Signs include: Sudden loss of consciousness No pulse or breathing Collapse without prior chest pain or discomfort If someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest, it is crucial to begin CPR immediately and call the local emergency number.

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Global Experts Gather to Discuss the Latest in Cardiovascular Advances

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

The 2024 Latin American Cardiovascular Conference, held in Buenos Aires, brought together leading experts from across the Americas and Europe and focused on key areas of cardiovascular medicine, such as coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure.

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2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Add your name to the interest list to be notified when abstract submission and registration open.

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Comparing TAVR and SAVR in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Coronary Artery Disease

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

Hunter Mehaffey, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon from West Virginia University, will examine results comparing two treatment options Transcatheter vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Medicare Beneficiaries with Aortic Stenosis and Significant Coronary Disease. During the Top Adult Cardiac Surgery Abstracts session on Sunday, Jan.

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A world-class institute dedicated to the treatment of all heart conditions has been inaugurated in Thailand.

Heart 2023 Conference

The institute specializes in the treatment of coronary artery diseases, arrhythmia, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, structural heart disease, cardiogenetics, and congenital heart disease. Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.